What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Athens is to bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) which costs €70 - €110 and takes 43h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Athens. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Athens via Piata Iancului, Piata Presei and Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 52m.

How far is it from Luton to Athens?

The distance between Luton and Athens is 2477 km.

How do I travel from Luton to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 14m and costs €90 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Luton to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Athens bus from?

Luton to Athens bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Luton station.

Bus or fly from Luton to Athens?

The best way to get from Luton to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 13m.

Where does the Luton to Athens bus arrive?

Luton to Athens bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Luton. It is currently 8:04 AM in Luton and 10:04 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

Luton to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LTN - ATH
4h 31m
€66–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
37h 14m
€92–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to St Pölten HauptbahnhofNj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
42h 3m
€263–774
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
30h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
43h 13m
Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
1. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to AthensUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
43h 52m
€72–103
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 9h
€158–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
31h 29m
€567–892

Luton to Athens by bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,476.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Athens, Greece?

Wizz Air UK, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Athens via Mill Hill Broadway, Mill Hill Broadway, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 43h 13m.

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